Strategy and Financial Reporting Executive

Akcoat; Fatih; On-site; TRY 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Akcoat, a member of Akkök Holding, seeks a Strategy and Financial Reporting Executive in Istanbul, Türkiye. You will support financial statements, management reporting, cost analysis and profitability monitoring with IFRS/TFRS compliance.

The role requires strong analytical skills, robust financial knowledge and the ability to translate data into clear business insights while partnering with cross-functional teams across the company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Industrial Engineering, Management Engineering or related fields.
• 8+ years in financial reporting, controlling, cost accounting or management reporting, preferably in manufacturing.
• Strong IFRS/TFRS knowledge; Big 4 experience is a plus.
• Cost accounting, product costing, variance and profitability analysis.
• Strong analytical thinking, business acumen, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to translate financial data into clear business insights for cross-functional teams.
• Advanced MS Excel and PowerPoint; ERP/Tableau experience is an asset.
• Excellent English communication; able to work with diverse teams and relocate to Istanbul.

Responsibilities

• Support preparation of financial statements, management reports and IFRS/TFRS aligned analyses.
• Lead monthly close, management reporting and performance reviews.
• Prepare detailed cost, margin and profitability analyses by product, customer and market.
• Analyze actual vs budget/forecast and identify key drivers.
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning with group companies.
• Monitor KPIs and produce periodic management reports.
• Contribute to overhead cost control, expense analysis and efficiency improvements.
• Translate financial/operational data into clear, decision-oriented presentations.
• Support profitability improvement, cost optimization and performance management projects.
• Participate in data, reporting and finance transformation initiatives.
• Collaborate with finance, accounting, production, sales and supply chain teams for timely reporting.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Business acumen

Problem-solving

Interpret financial data

Clear business insights

Ownership

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Continuous improvement

relocate to Istanbul

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Industrial Engineering, Management Engineering

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

ERP

Tableau

Job description

Akcoat, a member of Akkök Holding, operates in the chemicals, energy, composites, and real estate sectors through 24 companies and 22 production facilities across four countries.

We are looking for a highly analytical and business-oriented Strategy and Financial Reporting Executive to join our Strategy and Financial Reporting team in Istanbul, Türkiye.

This role is positioned at the intersection of financial reporting, management reporting, cost analysis, profitability management and strategic decision support. The successful candidate will work closely with finance, operations and business teams, supporting senior management with reliable analysis, clear insights and high-quality reporting.

What we're looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Industrial Engineering, Management Engineering or related departments of reputable universities
• Minimum 8 years of experience in financial reporting, financial controlling, cost accounting, budget planning or management reporting, preferably in manufacturing companies
• Strong knowledge of IFRS/TFRS reporting principles. Big 4 experiences is an asset.
• Solid experience in cost accounting, product costing, variance analysis, profitability analysis and management reporting.
• Strong analytical thinking, business acumen and problem-solving skills
• Ability to interpret financial data, understand operational drivers and convert analysis into clear business insights
• Advanced command of MS Excel and PowerPoint; experience with ERP, Tableau or reporting tools is an asset
• Excellent command of written and spoken English
• Strong ownership, attention to detail and follow-up discipline
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities effectively
• Self-motivated, eager to learn and open to continuous improvement
• Residing in or willing to relocate to Istanbul

What you'll do

• Support the preparation of financial statements, management reports and executive-level financial analysis in line with IFRS/TFRS and internal reporting standards
• Take an active role in monthly financial closing, management reporting and performance review processes
• Prepare detailed cost, margin and profitability analyses by product, customer, business unit and market
• Analyze actual results versus budget, forecast and prior periods; identify key deviations and underlying business drivers
• Support the annual budget, forecast and strategic planning processes in coordination with group companies and relevant functions
• Monitor key financial and operational KPIs and prepare periodic reports for management review
• Contribute to overhead cost control, expense analysis and efficiency improvement initiatives
• Translate financial and operational data into clear, concise and decision-oriented presentations
• Support profitability improvement, cost optimization and performance management projects
• Take part in data, reporting and finance transformation projects, including process improvement and reporting automation initiatives
• Work closely with finance, accounting, production, sales and supply chain teams to ensure accurate, timely and meaningful reporting

Why Akcoat?

At Akcoat, you will be part of a culture that values collaboration, continuous development, and innovation. We believe in empowering our people, encouraging new ideas, and growing together while creating value for our customers worldwide.

At Akcoat, we manage all our processes in line with our core values:

Integrity and Honesty, Respect for People and the Environment, Service Excellence, Transparency, Accountability, Responsibility, and Equality.